Numbers don't lie. Neither do we.
Everything on this page is real, verified, and drawn from our delivered programmes. No projections. No estimates. Just what actually happened.
Everything we've
delivered. Counted.
Walking, photography,
and the power of showing up.
Delivered between November 2025 and January 2026 across Waltham Forest — Lea Valley, Walthamstow Market, Wood Street, Fellowship Square, and Hollow Pond. Men walked approximately 5,000 steps per session, developed smartphone photography skills, and built genuine community bonds in a non-clinical, outdoor setting.
- 24 total attendances recorded across 8 sessions
- 19 bookings via Eventbrite, 3 via Instagram, 2 via Step Forward Saturdays referrals
- Participants from Black and Asian backgrounds and multiple age groups
- Free to attend — portable power banks and spare smartphones provided
- 20 Winter Warmer Packs distributed to participants, provided by Groundwork, Cadent Foundation and Green Doctors London
- Remaining packs redistributed to individuals experiencing homelessness, with StreetLink referrals submitted
- Delivered within budget with £136 underspend
- Funded by Groundwork London, Waltham Forest Giving, and Waltham Forest Council
A participant with their Winter Warmer Pack — provided by Groundwork, Cadent Foundation and Green Doctors London.
"It was peaceful, calm, new and educational too. Hosted by lovely people and captured beautiful moments."
Real CVs. Real interviews.
Real jobs.
Running from October 2025 at Leytonstone Library, Step Forward Saturdays combined structured career development workshops with accessible community support. Over three months, 7 men were supported to create tailored, role-specific CVs — securing 7 job interviews and 4 confirmed job offers as a result. In just one snapshot month, 13 residents stopped by — 7 received one-to-one support, and 2 more contacted us via email after being signposted by other organisations.
- 7 men supported to create tailored, role-specific CVs and cover letters
- 7 men secured job interviews as a direct result
- 4 men secured employment using the STAR method for interview technique
- 2 additional referrals via email from housing and CV support signposting
- Signposting to Waltham Forest Community Drop-In, Haringey Housing Support, and community services
- 1 participant enrolled onto Football Catch-Up through session referral
"Thank you Faiz, Sophia and Sam for your constant support. I managed to get a job because of your Step Forward Saturday session. Good, good people at Mindful Mavericks."
35 weeks. Every Monday.
No exceptions.
The Football Catch-Up ran consistently throughout the entire 2025/26 football season — every Monday evening from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. 35 weeks of structured, reliable community connection for men who showed up week after week. Mashood won our inaugural Prediction League, taking home a retro France '98 Zidane jersey.
- 35 consecutive weekly sessions delivered
- 2,375 minutes of structured community time
- Consistent attendance throughout the full football season
- Inaugural Prediction League completed — winner: Mashood (France '98 Zidane jersey)
- Community bonds built through shared passion, banter, and friendly competition
AI literacy for men the
digital economy left behind.
A six-week online workshop series covering ChatGPT, Gemini, and NotebookLM — practical AI tools for everyday life and work. Designed for men with no technical background who want to use AI confidently. Every session was free to attend.
"I didn't think AI was for someone like me. Now I use it every day."
What the men say.
Anonymous feedback collected directly from programme participants.
"No pressure walking, casual conversation, and learning photography — what's not to enjoy?"
"I learned how to take better photos on my phone and even how to attach them to emails, which was really useful."
"These sessions are great for meeting new people and getting out of the house."
"Thank you Faiz, Sophia and Sam for your constant support. I managed to get a job because of your Step Forward Saturday session. Good, good people at Mindful Mavericks."
The organisations
that believed in us.
Environmental and community charity, grant funder of 5K Steps & Snapshots
Local giving fund, grant funder of 5K Steps & Snapshots
London borough partner and community supporter
Commercial entity supporting Mindful Mavericks CIC operations
Interested in funding or commissioning our next programme? info@mindfulmavericks.org.uk
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doing next.
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